Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

West Kelowna travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Kelowna

With a population of 28,793, West Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Kelowna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Angel Share (3887C Brown Rd) and 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar (3509 Carrington Road) are great picks.

When to visit West Kelowna

West Kelowna in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kelowna in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kelowna

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 164 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 164 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near West Kelowna

Airlines serving West Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (8,215 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,904 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
Air China
Good (164 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,312 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,024 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna

Most booked hotels in West Kelowna

TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 324 reviews)
$111+
The Royal Anne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2349 reviews)
$125+
Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1232 reviews)
$135+
The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 276 reviews)
$119+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 166 reviews)
$110+
Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1291 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in West Kelowna

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in West Kelowna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in West Kelowna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.